The Jam star Paul Weller to play at Audley End summer concerts

Paul Weller will kick off the Audley End House and Gardens summer concerts this July.

The singer-songwriter, also known as ‘The Modfather’, will blend the best of British with his love of Motown at the English Heritage site, near Saffron Walden, on Saturday, July 26.

With a career spanning almost 40 years, Paul Weller crafted a new landscape in the UK music scene after starting with The Jam, then The Style Council, and finally from the early nineties as a succesful solo artist.

Paul Weller remains a respected singer, lyricist and guitarist and principal figure of the 1970s and 80s ‘mod revival’.

Portal Events Ltd, who will promote and manage the concerts, said: “We are delighted that we have secured such an iconic act to launch this years concerts and can’t wait to see him hit the stage after a busy summer of concerts for him. This sets us up perfectly for this years concerts.”

Lynsey Coombs, English Heritage General Manager of Audley End House and Gardens, said: “We’re delighted to welcome back the summer concerts programme to this historic site, and look forward to seeing such an established act as Paul Weller take to the stage in the iconic gardens of Audley End House and Gardens.”

Tickets go on sale tomorrow - making it the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one.

This year the online and phone tickets are £40 (£37 for English Heritage members) inclusive of all fees and commissions.